The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 420 CDI 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Jaguar Daimler V8 Automatic (97 - 03)
€ 91,100

€ 84,500

€ 91,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 420 CDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 cm longer, 7.2 cm wider and 12.8 cm taller than the Jaguar Daimler V8.
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Jaguar Daimler V8
1473
1871
2120
1345
1799
1999
1871 mm
Width
1799 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1999 mm
1473 mm
Height
1345 mm
3035
5080
2870
5023
5080 mm
Length
5023 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
2870 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Jaguar Daimler V8
2090 kg
Kerb Weight
1800 kg
2640 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2260 kg

Weight Difference:
290 kg
13.88 %

General
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Jaguar Daimler V8
W221
Generation
X308
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Jaguar Daimler V8
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.911
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
3996 CC
Engine Capacity
3996 CC
316 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
280 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes S 420 CDI
316 bhp
280 bhp
Jaguar Daimler V8
730 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
375 NM
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes S 420 CDI
730 NM
375 NM
Jaguar Daimler V8
Performance
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Jaguar Daimler V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 420 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec

Jaguar Daimler V8
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6.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.43 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 420 CDI
6.61 kg/bhp
6.43 kg/bhp
Jaguar Daimler V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Jaguar Daimler V8
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes S 420 CDI
30 mpg
24 mpg
Jaguar Daimler V8
22 mpg
city
16 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
32 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
81 L
595 mi
Range
423 mi
Mercedes S 420 CDI
595 mi
423 mi
Jaguar Daimler V8
Environmental Impact
193.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
225.5 kWh
Mercedes S 420 CDI
193.4 kWh
225.5 kWh
Jaguar Daimler V8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 3
247 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Jaguar Daimler V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
430 L











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